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US3586142A
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Rail for racks and the like
Assignee: Rapistan Inc
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Filing: 1969-05-01
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Granted: 1971-06-22
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Expires: 1989-05-01
Abstract
Abstract This disclosure relates to a rail for lightweight storage and the like. The rail has a plurality of axle containing rollers or wheels removably fixed in a U-shaped support through sockets formed in the sides of the support. Indented portions of the sockets provide a snap-fit engagement for removably securing each individual wheel within its socket.
Inventors
- 👤 Russell A Inwood
- 👤 Delbert L Rector
- 👤 James R Timmons
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 11:56
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65G; B65G1/00; B65G1/02; B65G1/023; B65G13/00; B65G13/11; B65G39/00; B65G39/10; B65G39/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
178 words
In a rail for storage racks, conveyors and the like, wherein said rail comprises: a longitudinal support member having oppositely disposed sidewalls; sockets formed in each of said sidewalls in spaced relationship therealong with the sockets of one of said sidewalls being aligned laterally of said rail to sockets in the other of said sidewalls; said sockets opening through the top of said rail; and wheels being positioned in spaced relationship between said sidewalls, each wheel having outwardly extending axles journaled in opposite ones of said sockets in said sidewalls, the improvement which comprises: each of the sockets being formed by outward deformation of a portion of said sidewalls, said outwardly deformed portion of the material of said sidewalls at the bottom of each of said sockets being shaped into an outwardly projecting rounded axle supporting saddle; detent means in one of said sidewalls above at least one of said axles of each wheel to permit snap-fit insertion and removal of each of said wheels and to retain said wheels when said axles are seated on said saddles.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
178 words
In a rail for storage racks, conveyors and the like, wherein said rail comprises: a longitudinal support member having oppositely disposed sidewalls; sockets formed in each of said sidewalls in spaced relationship therealong with the sockets of one of said sidewalls being aligned laterally of said rail to sockets in the other of said sidewalls; said sockets opening through the top of said rail; and wheels being positioned in spaced relationship between said sidewalls, each wheel having outwardly extending axles journaled in opposite ones of said sockets in said sidewalls, the improvement which comprises: each of the sockets being formed by outward deformation of a portion of said sidewalls, said outwardly deformed portion of the material of said sidewalls at the bottom of each of said sockets being shaped into an outwardly projecting rounded axle supporting saddle; detent means in one of said sidewalls above at least one of said axles of each wheel to permit snap-fit insertion and removal of each of said wheels and to retain said wheels when said axles are seated on said saddles.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
A rail as described in claim 1 wherein the outwardly deformed socket forming portion of said rails is apertured at each socket with the material at said aperture being deformed outwardly and downwardly to form said saddle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
A rail according to claim 7 wherein said sidewalls project vertically and the top of said rail is formed by the upwardly facing edges of said sidewalls.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-06-21 | 1974-12-21 | 1975-06-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-06-21 | 1978-12-21 | 1979-06-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-06-21 | 1982-12-21 | 1983-06-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |